We chose this hotel as the vibe /appeal was very southwest. Coming from the east coast for a visit , something other than the "cookie cutter" resort was what we wanted and it didn't disappoint. From the Adobe style buildings, the dessert landscaping and the location at the base of CamelBack mountain and Mummy mountain was the perfect blend. The hotel grounds are absolutely stunning! Complete with varieties of differnt Cacti, palm trees, flowers and more flowers, even a few orange trees! I liked how the resort was laid out. Individual clusters of Adobe style buildings placed among the landscaping with winding walkways gave it a welcoming and unique feel.
We booked the basic resort Casita room but being a Bonvoy member we were upgraded to a one bedroom suite and a deluxe oversized Casita room. Both were awesome and very clean. Fresh crisp linens , extra towels, well apointed furnishings complete with a safe and fridge. Both had an outdoor seating area which was nice to have morning coffee. Housekeeping was some as well. They kept it spotless and stocked. Thank you!
The pool area was great also. Lots of chairs, unlimited towels, bar and restaurant (Hoppin Jacks) We did rent a cabana a few of the days and it was worth it to have a little space to yourself. It came with a stocked fridge of water and soft drinks, a huge container of sun screen, a fruit platter and a dedicated server. Emily and Mike were two of the servers at Hoppin Jacks we had during our stay and they were just awesome! Kudos to the two of you! you pampered us!
Ritas Cantina was a hit as well! The food was fantastic and the servers worked hard! Thank you as well! We did not eat the Lincoln steakhouse but we were told it was really good.
It's a big resort and its spread out so it never felt crowded, even when a few conventions were taking place.
Overall, it was an amazing time. The staff was very welcoming and they did an excellent job. The grounds clean and very appealing. The rooms were very nice and comfortable. It's a little pricey but it was well worth it. Best hotel stay ever.
